http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/-t1.htm Discuss Tampa baseball. From the Rays to the Devil Rays and everything in between. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:32:35 GMT 10 http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/SelenaForever01/nightcomerica.jpg http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/-t1.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/top-10-prospects-for-2010-t5730.htm bobrob2004 Tampa Bay Rays 1. Desmond Jennings: As one of the most dynamic players in minor league baseball, Jennings represents the future leadoff hitter for a Tampa Bay organization hoping to compete year after year. 2. Jeremy Hellickson: He is a control artist with the repertoire of a mid-rotation starter. However, improved movement and an uptick in his secondary offerings could lead to even greater things. If Hellickson can stay healthy, he is the most sure thing that Tampa Bay has to offer. 3. ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:32:35 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/top-10-prospects-for-2010-t5730.htm#171446 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/top-10-prospects-for-2010-t5730.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-land-chavez-bid-farewell-to-iwamura-11-09-t5653.htm GoGetEmTigers Rays land Chavez, bid farewell to Iwamura Club passes on infielder's '10 option, gains Bucs righty By Bill Chastain / MLB.com 11/03/09 8:26 PM EST ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays have traded Akinori Iwamura to the Pirates for right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez. The deal was finalized Tuesday morning, but the announcement wasn't made until Tuesday night to give the Rays a chance to contact Iwamura in Japan once the sun had risen. The Rays actually traded Iwamura prior to exercising the ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:12:59 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-land-chavez-bid-farewell-to-iwamura-11-09-t5653.htm#171156 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-land-chavez-bid-farewell-to-iwamura-11-09-t5653.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-10-22-09-t5612.htm GoGetEmTigers Offseason Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays By Tim Dierkes [October 22, 2009 at 1:14pm CST] The Rays are next in our Offseason Outlook series. Their likely commitments for 2010: C - Gregg Zaun - $2MM (club option, Zaun can void) C - Shawn Riggans - $414K 1B - Carlos Pena - $10.125MM 2B - Ben Zobrist - $416K SS - Jason Bartlett - $1.98MM 3B - Evan Longoria - $950K IF - Willy Aybar - $1.35MM IF - Reid Brignac - $400K LF - Carl Crawford - $10MM ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:17:15 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-10-22-09-t5612.htm#170973 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-10-22-09-t5612.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/nucleus-intact-10-rays-eye-playoff-return-t5583.htm GoGetEmTigers Nucleus intact, '10 Rays eye playoff return Kazmir trade offers financial flexibility for 2008 AL champs By Bill Chastain / MLB.com 10/05/09 1:37 AM ET Some fans felt as though the Rays had quit on the season when Scott Kazmir was dealt to the Angels on Aug. 28 for infielders Matt Sweeney and Sean Rodriguez and left-hander Alex Torres. While the timing of the trade could have been better, what the deal did for the future of the club can't be disputed, as it puts Tampa Bay in a better ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:00:22 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/nucleus-intact-10-rays-eye-playoff-return-t5583.htm#170779 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/nucleus-intact-10-rays-eye-playoff-return-t5583.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-dismiss-hitting-coach-henderson-t5582.htm GoGetEmTigers Rays dismiss hitting coach Henderson Club to commence offseason search for replacement By Bill Chastain / MLB.com 10/05/09 6:34 PM ET ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays announced Monday that hitting coach Steve Henderson, along with quality assurance coach Todd Greene, will not be back with the team in 2010. A new hitting coach will be hired during the offseason while the quality assurance position is being discontinued. "It was something we've been talking about for the past ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:51:51 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-dismiss-hitting-coach-henderson-t5582.htm#170778 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-dismiss-hitting-coach-henderson-t5582.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-get-zaun-t5315.htm laprimamirala 08/07/2009 3:34 PM ET Rays acquire Catcher Gregg Zaun from Orioles ST. PETERSBURG, FL - The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired switch-hitting catcher Gregg Zaun from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for a player to be named. The Rays will make a corresponding move following tonight's game in Seattle to make room on the active roster. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher John Meloan was designated for assignment. Zaun, 38, is batting .244 (41-for-168) with four ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:51:52 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-get-zaun-t5315.htm#165632 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-get-zaun-t5315.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/i-ve-always-wondered-t5030.htm TSH


I think it looks pretty good, especially when paired with the current Rays script.
]]> Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:03:46 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/i-ve-always-wondered-t5030.htm#157041 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/i-ve-always-wondered-t5030.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/how-to-fix-the-rays-t5029.htm TSH Since the team cannot do it themselves, with all those great baseball minds they have, I thought I would help them along. My Ideas: 1.) Trade Kapler, Gross, Joyce, for somebody anybody with the least bit of potential... If nobody wants any of them just Cut em. 2.) Trade Joe Nelson.. If nobody want's him then DFA. 3.) Trade Sonny for a good power hitter. Our RF slot isn't filled yet and imo it's our main priority... If that doesn't work then at least for a good prospect. 4.) ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:03:23 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/how-to-fix-the-rays-t5029.htm#157040 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/how-to-fix-the-rays-t5029.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/kazmir-percival-to-disabled-list-t4991.htm GoGetEmTigers Kazmir, Percival to disabled list Reliever to consider future; Rays recall Brignac, Theyer By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com 05/22/09 8:22 PM ET MIAMI -- Interleague Play didn't start off on the right foot for the Rays on Friday. Prior to the first of a three-game series against the Marlins at newly-named Land Shark Stadium, the club announced that starting pitcher Scott Kazmir has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right quadriceps strain, and closer Troy Percival will land ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sat, 23 May 2009 02:22:16 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/kazmir-percival-to-disabled-list-t4991.htm#155886 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/kazmir-percival-to-disabled-list-t4991.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-spring-training-news-2009-t4511.htm GoGetEmTigers 02/15/09 7:40 PM EST Rave reviews for Rays' new facility Players, manager thrilled to train at Charlotte Sports Park By Bill Chastain / MLB.com PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Sunday's first workout for pitchers and catchers came in hotter temperatures than most players were expecting, prompting Scott Kazmir to note with a smile that the Rays' new complex could use a little more shade. The Tampa Bay ace went so far to suggest that in the coming days he might be found planting a few trees. Kidding ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:58:25 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-spring-training-news-2009-t4511.htm#142388 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-spring-training-news-2009-t4511.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-fan-fest-a-hit-tropicana-field-draws-about-30000-fans-t4510.htm GoGetEmTigers 02/14/09 3:24 PM EST Rays Fan Fest a hit at Tropicana Field Fans given opportunity to take picture with AL championship trophy By Bill Chastain / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- Tropicana Field felt like a church of baseball Saturday, and Rays baseball served as the religion at the Tampa Bay Rays 2009 Fan Fest, presented by MetroPCS. Saturday's Rays revival saw a sea of blue-clad fans stuffing the confines of the stadium and enjoying everything available under the Teflon top. "You ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:50:11 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-fan-fest-a-hit-tropicana-field-draws-about-30000-fans-t4510.htm#142387 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-fan-fest-a-hit-tropicana-field-draws-about-30000-fans-t4510.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tampa-bay-rays-sign-free-agent-of-burrell-t4328.htm GoGetEmTigers January 05, 2009 Tampa Bay Rays sign free-agent OF Burrell UPDATE, 4:03: The deal is completed and confirmed, two years for $16-million, and will be announced later today. Burrell, as the Rays point out, is one of six major-leaguers to hit 20 or more homers in each of the last eight seasons, joining Carlos Delgado, Vladimir Guerrero, Chipper Jones, Manny Ramirez and Alex Rodriguez. And here's an interesting piece of trivia about the deal from ESPN's Jayson Stark: "He'll ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:35:58 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tampa-bay-rays-sign-free-agent-of-burrell-t4328.htm#138764 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tampa-bay-rays-sign-free-agent-of-burrell-t4328.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tampa-bay-rays-complete-deal-with-reliever-nelson-t4308.htm GoGetEmTigers Tampa Bay Rays complete deal with reliever Nelson By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer In print: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 ST. PETERSBURG — In the Rays' world of finite resources and roster management, the makeup of the bullpen is often going to be in transition from one season to the next. They hope the one constant is success. The Rays were one of the best in the majors last season, and with the formal completion Tuesday of right-hander Joe Nelson's one-year, $1.3-million ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:09:46 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tampa-bay-rays-complete-deal-with-reliever-nelson-t4308.htm#138508 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tampa-bay-rays-complete-deal-with-reliever-nelson-t4308.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/michel-hernandez-re-signed-to-a-minor-league-deal-t4307.htm GoGetEmTigers January 01, 2009 Catching depth Catcher Michel Hernandez, who played in five September games and was the backup during the postseason, was re-signed to a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Shawn Riggans is expected to return as the primary backup to All-Star Dioner Navarro, but Hernandez, 30, will provide depth and insurance while expected to split time at Triple-A Durham with John Jaso. Posted by Marc Topkin at 12:44:14 PM on January 1, 2009 ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:06:35 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/michel-hernandez-re-signed-to-a-minor-league-deal-t4307.htm#138507 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/michel-hernandez-re-signed-to-a-minor-league-deal-t4307.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-manager-maddon-plans-team-before-getting-married-t4003.htm GoGetEmTigers Rays manager Maddon plans team before getting married Updated: November 5, 2008, 8:20 PM ET DANA POINT, Calif. -- Between planning his wedding and taking his dog for surgery, Joe Maddon was pressed for time. But with baseball's general managers meeting about 45 minutes from his house, the Tampa Bay manager drove over to visit with the Rays' Andrew Friedman about the team's needs for next season. Maddon is getting married this weekend, less than two weeks after the Rays lost the World ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:21:28 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-manager-maddon-plans-team-before-getting-married-t4003.htm#133499 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-manager-maddon-plans-team-before-getting-married-t4003.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-game-results-t3651.htm GoGetEmTigers 09/11/2008 1:44 AM ET Box > Rays triumph over Red Sox in extras Pena's three-run shot breaks tie in 14th, leads to series win By Bill Chastain / MLB.com BOSTON -- Thirteen innings had passed and the Rays and Red Sox remained deadlocked. There appeared to be no end in sight with two outs in the top of the 14th and Mike Timlin pitching for Boston. Then Akinori Iwamura and Rocco Baldelli cobbled together singles to put runners at first and second for Carlos Pena. Pena took ball ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:31:15 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-game-results-t3651.htm#123326 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-game-results-t3651.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tampa-bay-rays-salaries-t3922.htm GoGetEmTigers Tampa Bay Rays Salaries - 2008 PlayerSalary (US$)1. Carlos Pena6,000,0002. Carl Crawford5,375,0003. Scott Kazmir3,785,0004. Chad Bradford3,666,6675. Dan Wheeler2,875,0006. Cliff Floyd2,750,0007. Akinori Iwamura2,400,0008. Rocco Baldelli2,250,0009. Trever Miller1,600,00010. James Shields1,000,00011. Jason Bartlett416,60012. Gabe Gross414,00013. Edwin Jackson412,70014. Dioner Navarro412,50015. B.J. Upton412,10016. Matt Garza404,60017. Willy Aybar401,20018. J.P. Howell397,40019 a. Ben Zobrist395,80019 ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:30:15 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tampa-bay-rays-salaries-t3922.htm#130584 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tampa-bay-rays-salaries-t3922.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/why-the-rays-should-thank-brandon-inge-t3918.htm bobrob2004 Why The Rays Should Thank Brandon Inge Jacob Wheatley-SchallerPosted Oct 20th 2008 2:40PM by Jacob Wheatley-Schaller (author feed) Filed under: Rays, Tigers, AL Central, AL East, MLB Playoffs David Price and the Rays are celebrating right now, and for good reason. But a lot of things have to go right for a team to ascend as quickly as Tampa Bay did, and some of them are inevitably beyond your control. In this case, the uncontrollable event involved a Brandon Inge at bat in a ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:05:33 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/why-the-rays-should-thank-brandon-inge-t3918.htm#130512 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/why-the-rays-should-thank-brandon-inge-t3918.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/longoria-trying-to-break-many-records-t3709.htm bobrob2004 Longoria ties mark with three taters Rookie's big night vs. Twins matches Gomes' Rays record By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- It didn't matter who the Twins sent to the hill on Thursday night, Rays rookie Evan Longoria had their number. The third baseman blasted three home runs off three different Minnesota pitchers in Tampa Bay's 11-8 series-opening loss at Tropicana Field. "They made some mistakes," Longoria said. "And as a good hitter in this league, ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:25:48 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/longoria-trying-to-break-many-records-t3709.htm#124893 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/longoria-trying-to-break-many-records-t3709.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/shields-rested-and-ready-for-game-1-of-alcs-t3844.htm GoGetEmTigers 10/08/08 4:55 PM ET Shields rested and ready for Game 1 Rays set ALCS rotation; righty to face Dice-K in Friday opener By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- Rays manager Joe Maddon may be a perpetual outside-the-box-thinker, but when it came to setting his team's American League Championship Series rotation, the third-year skipper went with the tried and true. The Rays will hand the ball to "Big Game" James Shields on Friday for Game 1 of the best-of-seven series ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:08:19 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/shields-rested-and-ready-for-game-1-of-alcs-t3844.htm#128943 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/shields-rested-and-ready-for-game-1-of-alcs-t3844.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/carlos-pena-s-postseason-blog-t3856.htm GoGetEmTigers Carlos Pena's Postseason Blog

Rays first baseman Carlos Pena is blogging about Tampa Bay's first trip to the Postseason.

Click here to read it.]]> Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:51:51 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/carlos-pena-s-postseason-blog-t3856.htm#129257 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/carlos-pena-s-postseason-blog-t3856.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/hope-the-rays-win-t3826.htm iluvpudge7 ]]> Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:20:14 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/hope-the-rays-win-t3826.htm#128527 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/hope-the-rays-win-t3826.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/crawford-nicked-on-face-by-bat-in-game-4-bp-t3834.htm GoGetEmTigers 10/06/08 4:51 PM ET Crawford nicked in Game 4 BP Bat gets the best of left fielder's face, but Rays say he's 'fine' By Bill Chastain / MLB.com CHICAGO -- Carl Crawford got a little scare during batting practice prior to Game 4 of the American League Division Series when he got nicked on the left side of his face by Dioner Navarro's bat. Navarro was taking his stance outside of the batting cage when he moved the bat back like he was ready to hit and Crawford walked into the bat. Fortunately ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:54:48 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/crawford-nicked-on-face-by-bat-in-game-4-bp-t3834.htm#128715 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/crawford-nicked-on-face-by-bat-in-game-4-bp-t3834.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/the-rays-are-going-to-the-playoffs-t3719.htm bobrob2004 Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:36:44 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/the-rays-are-going-to-the-playoffs-t3719.htm#125276 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/the-rays-are-going-to-the-playoffs-t3719.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-earn-top-marks-in-chemistry-t3657.htm GoGetEmTigers 09/11/2008 11:20 AM ET Rays earn top marks in chemistry Tampa Bay's players mesh on and off the field By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- This isn't normal, and Cliff Floyd knows that. The Rays' designated hitter is sitting in front of his locker at Tropicana Field, trading witty barbs with B.J. Upton, who is sitting several feet away and contemplating getting a Mohawk haircut. "B.J. makes fun of me because my lips are big," Floyd said, loudly making a claim ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:41:07 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-earn-top-marks-in-chemistry-t3657.htm#123464 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-earn-top-marks-in-chemistry-t3657.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-are-winners-officially-rays-14-orioles-3-t3559.htm GoGetEmTigers Saturday, August 30, 2008 Game of the day: Rays 14, Orioles 3 Rays are winners -- officially Zobrist hits grand slam, Floyd plates five as Tampa Bay guarantees its first winning season. Detroit News wire services ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays cleared another hurdle in the effort to distance themselves from their woeful past. Ben Zobrist hit a grand slam, Cliff Floyd drove in five runs and the AL East-leading Rays guaranteed their first-ever winning season with a 14-3 rout ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:56:10 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-are-winners-officially-rays-14-orioles-3-t3559.htm#119539 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-are-winners-officially-rays-14-orioles-3-t3559.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/longoria-on-dl-with-fractured-wrist-t3419.htm GoGetEmTigers 08/11/2008 8:00 PM ET Longoria on DL with fractured wrist Rays struggle as injuries keep key players off the field By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com Just a day after losing two-time All-Star Carl Crawford, the Rays were dealt another blow when it was announced on Monday evening that All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria will be joining Crawford on the 15-day disabled list. Longoria was hit on his right wrist in the ninth inning of Thursday's loss to the Mariners and although initial X-rays ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:28:16 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/longoria-on-dl-with-fractured-wrist-t3419.htm#114714 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/longoria-on-dl-with-fractured-wrist-t3419.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-fall-to-indians-5-2-august-04-2008-t3350.htm GoGetEmTigers August 04, 2008 Rays fall to Indians, 5-2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Cliff Lee tied the major league lead with his 15th win and the Cleveland Indians stayed unbeaten against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays this season with a 5-2 victory on Monday night. Lee (15-2) went seven innings, giving up two runs and eight hits. The left-hander is 9-2 in 13 road starts. Tampa Bay's five-game winning streak ended. The Rays began the day 2 1/2 games ahead of Boston in the AL East. David Dellucci ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:59:49 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-fall-to-indians-5-2-august-04-2008-t3350.htm#112298 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-fall-to-indians-5-2-august-04-2008-t3350.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/detroit-tigers-game-8-3-08-t3349.htm GoGetEmTigers August 03, 2008 What if the Rays had only tied the game in the tenth inning? They were out of position players after numerous substitutions and Jason Bartlett’s right index finger injury. Shawn Riggans, who finished Bartlett's at-bat and took a cannon ball to the chest from Fernando Rodney, couldn't play a position besides catcher and manager Joe Maddon wasn’t going to humor pitcher Edwin Jackson’s requests to play RF. The answer: DH Jonny Gomes would have gone to RF, eliminating the DH ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:56:24 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/detroit-tigers-game-8-3-08-t3349.htm#112297 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/detroit-tigers-game-8-3-08-t3349.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/how-sweep-it-is-rays-unravel-sox-t3014.htm GoGetEmTigers 07/03/2008 1:06 AM ET Box > How sweep it is! Rays unravel Sox Six-run rally in seventh extends lead in American League East By Bill Chastain / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- Having acquired a taste for steak, the Rays weren't content to settle for meat loaf on Wednesday night, when they beat the Red Sox, 7-6, to sweep the three-game series. "Meatloafing" is a good thing for a team, according to manager Joe Maddon, who likes to reference the old Meat Loaf lyric proclaiming ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:40:28 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/how-sweep-it-is-rays-unravel-sox-t3014.htm#100502 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/how-sweep-it-is-rays-unravel-sox-t3014.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/raysmania-taking-hold-at-the-trop-with-their-cowbells-t3013.htm GoGetEmTigers Season-ticket holder Cary Strukel, "The Cowbell Kid," is one of the Rays' loudest fans. (Paul Sancya/AP) 07/02/2008 9:34 PM ET Raysmania taking hold at the Trop Fans embracing Tampa Bay and shaking their cowbells By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- When Rays manager Joe Maddon first spoke of turning Tropicana Field into "The Pit" this season, it was nearly laughable. Years of being baseball's worst team had parlayed into a half-filled ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:25:44 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/raysmania-taking-hold-at-the-trop-with-their-cowbells-t3013.htm#100488 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/raysmania-taking-hold-at-the-trop-with-their-cowbells-t3013.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/can-the-devil-rays-make-the-playoffs-t3008.htm catbox_9 ]]> Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:32:27 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/can-the-devil-rays-make-the-playoffs-t3008.htm#100377 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/can-the-devil-rays-make-the-playoffs-t3008.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-5-red-sox-4-and-no-brawls-as-rays-best-red-sox-t2993.htm GoGetEmTigers Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Game of the day: Rays 5, Red Sox 4 No brawls as Rays best Red Sox Surprising Tampa Bay squad beat Boston for first time in eight tries; Upton, Gross homer. Detroit News wire services ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- No punches, no angry words exchanged. With first place on the line in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox stuck to playing baseball Monday night. James Shields scattered five hits over 6 1/3 innings and B.J. Upton and Gabe Gross homered, helping ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:49:04 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-5-red-sox-4-and-no-brawls-as-rays-best-red-sox-t2993.htm#99987 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-5-red-sox-4-and-no-brawls-as-rays-best-red-sox-t2993.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-do-in-yanks-t2081.htm laprimamirala Yankees sputter in loss to Rays Associated Press NEW YORK -- Andy Pettitte got the warm reception he was hoping for when he made his first start after a rocky offseason. The rest of the day didn't go as planned. Jonny Gomes homered and drove in four runs against Pettitte, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Saturday. Pettitte was on a shorter-than-normal pitch count after he opened the season on the disabled list with back spasms. He lasted just five innings ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:22:04 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-do-in-yanks-t2081.htm#64245 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-do-in-yanks-t2081.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/ballboy-turns-heads-with-a-plus-effort-t2667.htm bobrob2004 Ballboy turns heads with A-plus effort Leaping stab of liner in seventh makes local kid star for a day By Bill Chastain / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- While the Rays' glove work has been off the charts all season long, now their ballboys are getting into the act. In the seventh inning of Wednesday afternoon's game, Ramon Vazquez ripped a pitch from Matt Garza toward the stands along the left-field line, when, out of nowhere, Rays ballboy John Adams sprang up from his seat next to the ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 29 May 2008 13:59:24 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/ballboy-turns-heads-with-a-plus-effort-t2667.htm#87764 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/ballboy-turns-heads-with-a-plus-effort-t2667.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/haynes-gone-floyd-back-t2476.htm bobrob2004 Haynes gone, Floyd back The Rays activated DH Cliff Floyd after Friday's game and made room on the roster by designating for assignment OF Nathan Haynes. Floyd, who had right knee surgery April 11, looked impressive in a workout before Friday's game. He won't start Saturday against Angels lefty Joe Saunders, but will be available to pinch-hit. Haynes had played sparingly since the acquisition of Gabe Gross. The Rays have 10 days to trade, release or pass him through waivers to send him ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sat, 10 May 2008 16:07:38 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/haynes-gone-floyd-back-t2476.htm#80428 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/haynes-gone-floyd-back-t2476.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-pick-dan-johnson-off-waivers-from-a-s-t2270.htm bobrob2004 Rays Pick Dan Johnson Off Waivers From A's Marc Lancaster is reporting that Calvin Medlock has been designated for assignment to clear room for Johnson on the 40-man roster. However, there is still no word on who is being dropped from the 25-man roster although Justin Ruggiano seems like the obvious choice. Lancaster also notes that Carlos Pena will not be going on the DL. Medlock came from the Reds in the Jorge Cantu trade. The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that the Tampa Bay ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:35:14 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-pick-dan-johnson-off-waivers-from-a-s-t2270.htm#72006 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-pick-dan-johnson-off-waivers-from-a-s-t2270.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/gross-headed-to-tampa-bay-t2324.htm bobrob2004 Gross headed to Tampa Bay By most accounts, Gabe Gross was expected to be the odd man out for the Brewers once Mike Cameron returned from his 25-game suspension. Those accounts proved to be about five games too many. In a deal that will help their outfield situation, the Tampa Bay Rays have completed a deal to acquire Gross from Milwaukee. Gross, a left-handed hitter, plays all three outfield positions. Also, some executives believe that he could produce a .500 slugging percentage ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:51:01 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/gross-headed-to-tampa-bay-t2324.htm#73809 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/gross-headed-to-tampa-bay-t2324.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-schedule-100-pm-press-conference-for-major-announcemen-t2265.htm bobrob2004 Rays Schedule 1:00 PM Press Conference for Major Announcement by Joe Hamrahi on Fri 18 Apr 2008 10:44 AM EDT | Permanent Link Rays Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman will make a major announcement today at 1:00 PM. I have NO idea what this one is about. I'll beg my Tampa contacts to share, but they're usually very tight lipped about these things. More info as it becomes available. Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:39:39 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-schedule-100-pm-press-conference-for-major-announcemen-t2265.htm#71551 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-schedule-100-pm-press-conference-for-major-announcemen-t2265.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/sources-rays-near-big-deal-with-longoria-t2267.htm bobrob2004 Sources: Rays near big deal with Longoria Third baseman Evan Longoria has played only six major-league games, but the Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of signing him long-term, according to major-league sources. The details of the contract are not yet known, but it is believed that the deal will be for six years in the $17 million range with option scenarios that will enable the Rays to buy out two years of Longoria's free agency. The contract, to be announced at 1 p.m. ET, also ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:53:01 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/sources-rays-near-big-deal-with-longoria-t2267.htm#71584 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/sources-rays-near-big-deal-with-longoria-t2267.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/aybar-latest-of-rays-to-face-injury-t2155.htm bobrob2004 Aybar latest of Rays to face injury Third baseman's hamstring not expected to keep him out long By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- Willy Aybar was scratched from Thursday afternoon's game, citing soreness in his left hamstring. This isn't the first flare-up for the Rays' starting third baseman; Aybar has been plagued by "soreness and tightness" in his hamstring all spring, and it is a problem manager Joe Maddon said Aybar has been struggling with. Maddon said Aybar's ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:36:08 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/aybar-latest-of-rays-to-face-injury-t2155.htm#66995 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/aybar-latest-of-rays-to-face-injury-t2155.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/kazmir-will-not-pitch-sunday-opening-day-start-in-jeopardy-t1686.htm bobrob2004 Kazmir will NOT pitch Sunday, Opening Day start in jeopardy TAMPA – LH Scott Kazmir will NOT make his scheduled start Sunday against Detroit at Progress Energy Park. That means there is a very strong possibility Kazmir will NOT make his third straight Opening Day start for the Rays. “We just want to try and build up a little bit more arm strength before we put him back out there,” Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said. “He’s fine. There’s not a thing wrong with him. “During the ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sun, 16 Mar 2008 02:03:49 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/kazmir-will-not-pitch-sunday-opening-day-start-in-jeopardy-t1686.htm#54414 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/kazmir-will-not-pitch-sunday-opening-day-start-in-jeopardy-t1686.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tempers-flare-in-yanks-rays-matchup-t1647.htm GoGetEmTigers 03/12/2008 6:12 PM ET Tempers flare in Yanks-Rays matchup Five ejected; Maddon calls Duncan's hard slide 'dirty play' By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- Shelley Duncan was midway between first and second base when he narrowed his options to two: sprawl sideways with an awkward trick slide and hope for the best, or go in hard and try to knock the baseball loose with brute force. The Yankees first baseman opted for the latter unapologetically, even given the aftermath. Duncan's ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:34 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tempers-flare-in-yanks-rays-matchup-t1647.htm#52933 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/tempers-flare-in-yanks-rays-matchup-t1647.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-consider-adding-bonds-t1431.htm GoGetEmTigers Monday, February 25, 2008 Rays consider adding Bonds Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays have had internal discussions about the prospect of pursuing Barry Bonds. Manager Joe Maddon said Monday he knew "little" about what was going on, but acknowledged some thought has been given to the career home run leader. "A minor discussion was thrown out there a little bit, and it's really not gone any further than that," Maddon said after Monday's ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:17:41 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-consider-adding-bonds-t1431.htm#47255 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-consider-adding-bonds-t1431.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/free-fan-fest-on-saturday-february-23-at-tropicana-field-t1312.htm GoGetEmTigers The Tampa Bay Rays are kicking off the 2008 season with Fan Fest on Saturday, February 23 at Tropicana Field from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! This event is FREE to attend and features FREE parking A FREE team autograph session will take place throughout the entire event This family friendly event will include activities for everyone in the family including a wiffle ball home run derby challenge, speed pitch machines, batting cages, home to first speed challenge, and more! Kids and parents can ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:33:29 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/free-fan-fest-on-saturday-february-23-at-tropicana-field-t1312.htm#45083 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/free-fan-fest-on-saturday-february-23-at-tropicana-field-t1312.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-sign-hinske-to-minor-league-deal-t1294.htm bobrob2004 Rays sign Hinske to Minor League deal Former Rookie of the Year also snags Spring Training invite By Bill Chastain / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays have signed Eric Hinske to a Minor League contract with an invite to Major League camp this spring. "I'm excited to join the Rays," said Hinske in a telephone interview. "After talking to [Andrew Friedman, Rays executive vice president of baseball operations], I thought it was the best fit for me. Obviously I wanted ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:06:29 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-sign-hinske-to-minor-league-deal-t1294.htm#44936 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-sign-hinske-to-minor-league-deal-t1294.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-ink-shields-to-long-term-deal-t1307.htm GoGetEmTigers 01/23/2008 4:55 PM ET Rays ink Shields to long-term deal Contract guaranteed for four years with three one-year options By Bill Chastain / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- James Shields is going to be with the Rays for a long time. As expected Wednesday afternoon, the Rays announced at a news conference they had signed their prized right-hander to a long-term deal that could last as long as seven years and -- with incentives -- could be worth as much as $44 million. "I had no idea [the ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:09:48 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-ink-shields-to-long-term-deal-t1307.htm#42096 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/rays-ink-shields-to-long-term-deal-t1307.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/pena-reaches-24-million-deal-t1306.htm gs78 Friday, January 18, 2008 Ex-Tiger Pena reaches $24 million deal with Tampa Bay Detroit News Wire Services ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Carlos Pena's breakout season also landed the American League comeback player of the year a hefty pay raise. The 28-year-old slugger and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided arbitration, reached a preliminary agreement on a three-year contract worth $24,125,000. Pena, a former Tiger, must pass a physical to complete the deal, which would pay him $6 million this year, ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:42:13 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/pena-reaches-24-million-deal-t1306.htm#41232 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/pena-reaches-24-million-deal-t1306.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/cliff-floyd-to-sign-with-rays-t928.htm bobrob2004 Cliff Floyd To Sign With Rays

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Rays should have a deal in place with Cliff Floyd by this weekend. Floyd would spend time at DH and right field for them in '08.]]> Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:20:26 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/cliff-floyd-to-sign-with-rays-t928.htm#35556 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/cliff-floyd-to-sign-with-rays-t928.htm http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/have-rays-gone-totally-crazy-t703.htm GoGetEmTigers 11/21/2007 11:34 AM ET New-look Rays want a new stadium Club to announce details of waterfront ballpark design Nov. 28 By Bill Chastain / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays will announce details and renderings of a new waterfront ballpark and redevelopment of Tropicana Field on Nov. 28, according to a news release by the team Wednesday. The stadium announcement will take place at 3 p.m. at Progress Energy Park, Home of Al Lang Field. While the Rays' efforts for a new 35,000-seat, ... Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:35:44 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/have-rays-gone-totally-crazy-t703.htm#25643 http://www.dtf1.net/tampa-bay-devil-rays-f43/have-rays-gone-totally-crazy-t703.htm